"I was in New York City one cold snowy December evening and had just finished a nice hot dinner at this Italian restaurant near corner of 57st and 9th Ave. While walking from the restaurant to the corner to cross the road I passed this man begging for money. I had been told not to give money but only food. Having no food on me and feeling pretty guilty I smiled and walk on. While waiting for the road crossing light I see this little old lady with her trundler trip and almost fall. That was when I saw the beggar walk over to her and help her. That hit me real hard and I couldn't shake that memory - writing this song helped"

“Hey there bro” came the voice behind the manYou could read his life history, a once broken manSaid “It’s been a long time but I found you my friend”He slapped by back, tipped his hat, he’s got my back again

A years gone by since I felt that helping handIt’s a changing world my friends, try to understandThose in the gutter, who are down on their luckWill be the first to stop and help you, when you get stuck